Roberta Cheadle is the Poet of the Week for the W3 Prompt #111. She asks us to write a golden shovel poem.
click here to see The Golden Shovel rules
In The Golden Shovel poetry form, each line of the poem takes one word from an original quote to use it as the last word in each line of the new poem.
The lines and rhyme scheme of the new poem can vary. The end word of each line must be from the original chosen quote.
Robbie invites us to choose a quote by any famous or well-known politician, artist, writer, or poet.
The quote I chose for my golden shovel poem is, “Just take this step…The horizon will look after itself.” From the beautiful book, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
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In the misty, misty, mist, just
before the dawn, take
a twisty, twisty, twist, on this
long and winding road. Step…
by step by helpful step, softly go to the
unknown far horizon.
Down the dale and up the hill—you will get there, yes you will.
See the world with big round eyes—looking, looking, look
over here and there, wherefore, before and after.
With a tear or two and laughter the world is yours, itself.
Lesley Scoble, June 2024
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you, Robbie, for your inspiration of a prompt. Goodness knows where it took me… round the twisty, twisty twist, methinks! 😂
Thank you, David, The Sketics Kaddish, for hosting your W3 Weekly We’ave Poetry platform.
Book and quote credit: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy published by Penguin.
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
21 responses to “In the Misty, Misty, Mist: a golden shovel poem”
Like a nursery rhyme of old. (K)
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Thank you so very much, Kerfe. 😊🙏 xxx
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Amazing. I enjoyed this thoroughly, Leslie. 🙂
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*Sorry, Lesley. 🙂
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A rose by any other spelling smells just as sweet 🌹
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That’s so nice of you, thank you, Lesley. 🙂
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Thank you, Kitty! This makes me very happy ☺️❤️xx
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😀
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most beautiful.
and I know about that special book.
your lines are gorgeous 👏🏽
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Thank you truly, Selma 😊💖 xxx
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Oh Lesley, I love this – can I read to the grandkids? The rhyme and flow is wonderful
💞Suzanne
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Suzanne, I am beyond delighted that you consider reading it to your grandkids. You may read it to the world! 😁 I’m so complimented. Thank you ☺️💞
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❤️
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This is far beyond fantastic, Lesley. It reads magically to me.
~David
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Gosh. I’m chuffed. Thank you, David. The prompt sent me down a different twisty road for me. ☺️xx
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Hi Lesley, a delightful quote and drawing to go with it. You’ve created a lovely poem.
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Thank you, Robbie 😊💞
Charlie Mackesy wrote and illustrated a beautiful and inspiring book. 💖
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That is a beautiful book. Excellent choice, Lesley, and your poem is delightful. 😊
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Hi Lesley,
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3 prompt, hosted for the first time by the amazing Jude Italki, is now live!
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/06/19/w3-prompt-112-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy❣️
Much love,
David
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You write pure magic.
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What a lovely and precious thing to say. Thank you, sweet Nicole. 🙏💞
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